Name: The Lark Ascending
Start: 2025-03-09T15:00:00
Location: Cadogan Hall

Dive into the harmonious celebration of English music as the English Chamber Orchestra marks its 65th anniversary. With captivating performances at London's Cadogan Hall and Cambridge's Trinity Chapel, to a mesmerizing evening at the Newbury Spring Festival in Germany, these events celebrate the richness of orchestral music. Experience the genius of artists like Nimrod Borenstein, Harriet Mackenzie, and Emanuil Ivanov, as they bring to life compositions from Vaughan Williams, Vivaldi, Bach, and Chopin. This series of concerts promises a journey through time, seasons, and cultures with the universal language of music.

A Symphony of Seasons: Celebrating the English Chamber Orchestra

Join the English Chamber Orchestra as it embarks on a series of unforgettable performances celebrating its 65th anniversary. Featuring a rich tapestry of English music, timeless Baroque masterpieces, and the brilliance of emerging talents, these events highlight the orchestra's enduring commitment to musical excellence. From the evocative strains of 'The Lark Ascending' at Cadogan Hall to Vivaldi's vivid 'Four Seasons' at Trinity Chapel, and a stirring piano concerto at the Newbury Spring Festival, each concert promises a unique blend of tradition and innovation.

English Chamber Orchestra Celebrates Milestones: A Symphony of Timeless Classics

Step into the world of orchestral mastery with three remarkable events that bring together the essence of English music, the brilliance of Baroque masterpieces, and the grandeur of celebrated piano concertos. Join us as we explore 'The Lark Ascending' at Cadogan Hall, the intimate 'Four Seasons' at Trinity Chapel Cambridge, and the captivating Newbury Spring Festival. Each event offers a unique musical experience, featuring talented performers and timeless compositions that promise to resonate with audiences long after the final note fades.

A Journey Through Sound: Celebrating English Music and Beyond

Cadogan Hall in London is set to host a spectacular array of musical events in early 2025, bringing together world-renowned musicians and orchestras. From Johan Dalene's anticipated performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto to the Vienna Tonkünstler Orchestra's youthful spirit, and Chris de Burgh's timeless hits, this season promises an unforgettable musical journey. Highlighting diverse genres and legendary compositions, Cadogan Hall remains a pivotal stage for both classical masterpieces and modern storytelling.

A Symphony of Culture: Cadogan Hall's Stellar Line-up for 2025

Embark on a musical journey with the English Chamber Orchestra as it celebrates English music through three captivating events. From the evocative 'The Lark Ascending' at London's Cadogan Hall, to the vivid portrayal of 'The Four Seasons' at Trinity Chapel, Cambridge, and the profound depth of Chopin's Piano Concerto at Newbury Spring Festival, each event brings together outstanding performers and timeless compositions. Delight in the symphony of sounds and explore the cultural significance of these masterpieces in the world of orchestral music.

Celebrating English Music: A Journey Through Orchestral Masterpieces

Cadogan Hall invites you to a series of captivating performances that span a variety of musical genres and themes. From the evocative melodies of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto to the vocal brilliance of Donizetti's forgotten songs, these events promise an unforgettable experience. With performances by renowned artists like Johan Dalene and Chris de Burgh, and the return of Ennio Morricone's celebrated scores, there is something for everyone. Join us in London as we celebrate the timeless beauty and power of music.

Cadogan Hall's Musical Extravaganza: A Journey Through Time and Sound

Nimrod Borenstein

John Mills

Sarah Fox

English Chamber Orchestra

Cadogan Hall

In 2026, the Illegal Eagles celebrate an incredible 30 years on the road with their brand-new Hotel California Tour.

Renowned for their flawless vocals, stunning guitars, and an uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound of the Eagles, the Illegal Eagles have earned a reputation as one of the most accomplished and popular live acts in the UK.

This milestone tour features a full performance of the iconic Hotel California album, played in its entirety – including classics like ‘Life in the Fast Lane’, ‘New Kid in Town’ and, of course, the unforgettable title track, ‘Hotel California’.

The Illegal Eagles

Cadogan Hall 

From Flanders looking westwards across the Channel, and eastwards to Bohemia’s hills and forests, this is a concert inspired by nature.

Butterworth and Vaughan Williams’ sumptuous works were set in motion by English poetry. But in a richly burnished orchestral tone poem, and in Vaughan Williams’ ever-popular, ravishing violin rhapsody, you can almost smell the warm earth, hear the dawn chorus and imagine yourself bathing in the still, sweet air of the English countryside.

Flanders Symphony Orchestra

Following a sold-out 2025 performance at Cadogan Hall, a symphony of Kate Bush, an orchestral celebration of This Woman’s Work returns by overwhelming popular demand.

The world‑renowned ensemble Cloudbusting – The Music of Kate Bush joins forces with more than 40 musicians from the West London Sinfonia for this very special event. Spanning the full breadth of Kate Bush’s extraordinary career, the programme brings to life original arrangements by luminaries including Michael Kamen, Michael Nyman, and Andrew Powell, while reimagining other iconic songs with the power and colour of orchestral voices.

Classical Kate Bush (2026)

Following her hugely successful 2025 date, Harriet returns in 2026, by popular demand.

Trying To Get The Feeling Again sees Harriet perform new interpretations of her favourite sounds of the ’70s with her live band following the release of her new album of the same name. Including hits by The Carpenters, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Carole King, Barry Manilow, Christopher Cross and more, interlaced with her nostalgic original material.

This nostalgic show transports audiences back to the 1970s where they are able to connect through a mutual love of this wonderful music while experiencing all the feelings that this coveted era evokes in us.

Harriet (2026)

Through her luminous voice and soulful storytelling, acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright returns to the stage with the grace and honesty that have defined her remarkable 20-year career. Described by The New York Times as possessing “a smooth, dark alto” reminiscent of “barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather”, Wright’s sound bridges generations and genres, uniting gospel, jazz, blues, and folk traditions into something deeply human and uniquely her own.

Raised in Georgia, Wright’s musical roots trace back to the church where her father preached, and she led the choir – experiences that continue to shape her resonance and emotional depth. Over the years, she has released a string of acclaimed albums, including Salt, Dreaming Wide Awake, and Grace, earning her place among America’s great modern voices.

Lizz Wright with Kenny Banks Sr.

A double bill show from the Andy Sheppard Trio and Normal Winstone & Kit Downes.

The Andy Sheppard Trio marks an unprecedented encounter between master saxophonist Andy Sheppard, Italian jazz icon pianist Rita Marcotulli, and one of the most prominent bassists on the European circuit, French bassist Michel Benita. Three highly individual musicians, each of whom has played a significant role in shaping what we now recognise as the sound of European jazz.

In this new trio, Sheppard has the opportunity to develop an entire programme of new compositions, taking a spirited and fresh approach to his writing for the project – honouring jazz tradition while allowing space for interpretation through the unique voices within the trio. Collectively exploring the possibilities of improvisation and interplay, the music is anchored in structure yet open to lyricism, free to discover new paths and evolve in different directions as it unfolds.

Andy Sheppard Trio

A Norwegian trumpeter and a Greek pianist: it is hard to imagine greater contrasts in temperature and temperament. And yet, Nils Petter Molvær and Tania Giannouli meet effortlessly in a surprisingly organic dialogue. Improvising all possible directions, they explore an eclectic sonic universe where boundaries between genres blur.

Even the limits of their instruments are pushed: Giannouli ventures inside her piano with various objects, while Molvær manipulates his trumpet sounds with electronics or blows directly into the piano.

Tania Giannouli & Nils Petter Molvaer

Six-time GRAMMY-nominated pianist-composer and Blue Note Artist Gerald Clayton searches for honest expression in every note.

An alumnus of Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, USC’s Thornton School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music, Clayton won second place in the Monk Institute of Jazz Piano Competition in 2006. For the following decade, he toured globally both as a band leader and special guest sideman to critical and commercial acclaim.

Gerald Clayton Trio

The sixth annual Swingin’ with Strings concert features a concert performance of Porgy and Bess, along with a wonderful selection of songs by Gershwin and others, as performed by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

Enrico Tomasso takes the role of Louis, and Nicola Emmanuelle performs as Ella. Their recent performances of Porgy and Bess have been with the Hallé Orchestra and Dublin’s RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Swingin’ with Strings: Ella and Louis sing Gershwin

A sequence of great orchestral works that balance turbulence with tranquillity, weathering musical storms in music of drama and heightened emotional intensity.

Yet all three works on tonight’s programme share moments where clouds are magically broken by shafts of sunlight. The ever-present swaying of Mendelssohn’s Overture was prompted by a journey by small boat over a surging Hebridean sea to cavernous basalt caves.

The agitation and pathos that opens Mozart’s Concerto is leavened by a songful slow movement and an ebullient finale, whilst all of Brahms seems to be condensed into his enigmatic Symphony. Encompassing vigour and introspection, heft and tenderness, it is a compelling, profoundly moving experience.

Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra

The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra continues its Cadogan Hall season with conductor James Blair and pianist Ronan O’Hora in a compelling programme of Russian and German masterpieces.

Glinka’s Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture opens the concert with sparkling energy and vivid orchestral colour. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 follows, with the distinguished pianist Ronan O’Hora bringing out its lyricism, intimacy and dramatic depth in one of the composer’s most inventive works.

Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra With Ronan O’Hora, piano

Following a sold-out 2025 concert, Colosseum + Soft Machine return by popular demand.

Colosseum came to fame in 1969 when the band led by legendary drummer Jon Hiseman released its debut album Those Who Are About To Die Salute You. Best-selling studio albums followed, notably Valentyne Suite (1969) and The Daughter of Time is Truth (1970). Personnel changes included the arrival of the soulful Chris Farlowe, famed for his Sixties chart hit ‘Out of Time’, and Clem Clempson, the young blues guitarist and vocalist, as well as bass player Mark Clarke. However, the group broke up in 1971, and the musicians went their separate ways.

Colosseum + Soft Machine

The English Chamber Orchestra marks its 65th anniversary with a programme celebrating English music which has been at the heart of its music-making for over 60 years.

The Lark Ascending

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